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expertise
Ex. Although she is knowledgeable in a number of fields, she was hired for her special expertise in computer programming. |
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| specialized knowledge; expert skill |
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explicit
Ex. Don't just hint aorund that you're dissatisfied; be explicit aobut what's bothering you. |
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| totally clear; definite; outspoken |
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exploit
Ex. Raoul Wallenberg was noted for his explits in rescuing Jews from Hitler's forces. |
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| deed or action, particularly a brave deed |
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exploit
Ex. Cesar Chavez fought attempts to exploit migrant farmworkers in California. |
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| deed or action, particularly a brave deed |
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expository
Ex. The manual that came with my VCR was no masterpiece of expository prose; its explanations were so garbled that I couldn't even figure out how to rewind a tape. |
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| explanatory; intended to explain |
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extant
Ex. I'd hoped to buy a copy of Margaret Dean Smith's facsimile of The Dancing Master. Unfortunately, all the copies extant are in libraries or private collections; non is for sale. |
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extol
Ex. The president extolled the astronauts, calling them the pioneers of the Space Age. |
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extraneous
Ex. No wonder Ted can't think straight! His mind is so cluttered up with extraneous trivia that he can't concentrate on the essentials. |
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| not essential; superfluous |
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extricate
Ex. The fox could not extricate itself from the trap. |
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exuberance
Ex. I was bowled over the exuberance of Amy's welcome. What an enthuiastic greeting! |
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| overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm; flamboyance; lavishness |
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